Neither Yawl nor me has ever been there; we don't know the bearings, and we have no compass, and I don't know much about the stars in these latitudes." "But I do, and better still, I have a compass." "A compass! Do you hear that, Bill Yawl?
Mr.Fortescue has got a compass.
Go to Callao! Why, we can go a'most anywhere.

Where have you got it, sir--in the cabin ?" "Yes, Abbe Balthazar and I made it, ever so long since.

It is only rudely fashioned, and has never been adjusted, but I dare say it will answer the purpose as well as another." "Of course it will, and if you'll kindly bring it here, it'll be a great help.

I reckon if I keep her head about--" "Nor' by west." "Ay, ay, sir, that's it, I have no doubt.

If I keep her head nor' by west, I dare say we shall fetch Callao as soon as you was a-saying just now.